BYREDO “BAUDELAIRE”

It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of Byredo scents (I have been wearing “Blanche”, “Gypsy Water”, “La Tulipe” and “Velvet Haze” for years) and every time I visit a Byredo store or counter and fall in love with new scents. My recent discovery is “Baudelaire“, which has notes of black pepper, incense, leather, hyacinth and papyrus. I think it’s a wonderful scent for autumn and winter. It’s always surprising – I fall in love with it again and again.

SIGNET RING BY SIF JAKOBS

This golden signet ring by Sif Jakobs Jewellery perfectly matches the scent: it’s a mixture of masculine and feminine, classic yet modern. I find golden and silver signet rings very beautiful because of their old-school heritage feeling and unisex appeal. This one is my new favourite! I got it in a small size so that I can wear it as a pinky ring.

Other favourite things in the photo: diamond “Vita ring” by Nives, vintage rolex.

PAULA’S CHOICE SKINCARE ROUTINE

I had read and heard a lot about Paula’s Choice before and when my skin was thrown off balance when I decided to quit taking the pill this summer, I thought I would finally give these products, that receive so much praise, a try.

I had a skin and product consultation with Paula’s Choice via phone, to make sure I pick the right products for me (great customer service, if you ask me!). These are the products I am using daily: “Resist Skin Restoring Moisturizer” with SPF 50 as a day cream, and “Resist Barrier Repair” as a night cream. Both have a moisturizing and anti-aging effect. I use the “Resist Hydrating Cleanser” in the evening. I love these products, because they give my skin, which tends to feel very dry, enough moisture and care without feeling “too much” or greasy on my skin.

Whenever I feel like my skin needs some extra care and moisture, I apply the “Super Hydrate Mask“, which can be used overnight or washed off after 20 minutes.

And now to the magic product: Paula’s “2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant“. I couldn’t live without acid peelings or gels, they are a vital part of my skincare routine, and this one is truly amazing! I don’t use it every day, but around 3 times a week, in the morning – but it really depends on my skin condition. If you’re using this product, please remember to always apply a face cream with SPF during the day (after your skin has completely absorbed the peeling)!

I am definitely a fan of Paula’s Choice now.

Also in the photo: “Mini Sunshine Necklace” by Logan Hollowell jewelry.

SOUVENIRS FROM LA

You could get a glimpse of it in the first photo – here’s a little souvenir I bought myself in Los Angeles: a custom lighter case by Are You Am I. I also bought crystals (obviously!) and sage for smudging. The modern witch/ eso hippie in me is cheering!
The ceramic shell is by Frances Costelloe.

MORE TIE-DYE

… and more souvenirs from Los Angeles: a vintage tie-dye sweatshirt by I Stole My Boyfriend’s Shirt (which I actually found in the hotel gift shop of “Shutter’s on the Beach” in Santa Monica), a vintage tie-dye T-Shirt, which I bought at “Varsity“, and a tie-dye longsleeve shirt by Reformation. Groovy, aren’t they?

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My all-time favourite looks for summer holidays in Europe are linen dresses, straw baskets and hats, and leather sandals. Sorry to be so basic, but there’s just nothing like a simple summer look to make you truly feel that you’re on holiday. And what I lack in make-up during these holidays, I make up with beads and shells jewellery as well as hair accessories. This summer, I made some amazing discoveries, where to find the perfect accessories online – see below for the details.

Linen Dress by Vero Moda (via Peek & Cloppenburg)
Straw hat from Spain (but you can find it here)
Straw basket from Spain (but you can find it here)
Sandals by Ancient Greek Sandals (more affordable alternative here)
Sunglasses by Arket x Ace & Tate
Hair clip by Hello Love
Necklace by Tela Wave
Ring by Ciao Amore

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Clockwise:
“Rock & Sea Circus Bracelet” by Anni Lu
“Stressed” Bracelet by Coqui
“Anxiety Necklace” by Coqui
Personalised bracelet by Dana Levy
“Candy Man Bracelet” by Wald

]]> https://rosycheeks-blog.com/2018/11/the-new-friendship-bracelets.html/feed 1 https://rosycheeks-blog.com/2018/08/shop-my-wardrobe-at-rebelle.html https://rosycheeks-blog.com/2018/08/shop-my-wardrobe-at-rebelle.html#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2018 12:53:46 +0000 http://rosycheeks-blog.com/?p=7456 Read More]]> I clear out my wardrobe very regularly and whenever something new comes in, something old has to go. My favourite way to sell pieces is online – and one of my favourite digital destination for shopping and selling pre-loved items is REBELLE.

Currently, I’m selling my Saint Laurent “Sac de jour” bag, a vintage MCM cross shoulder bag (which can also be turned into a clutch), and black Acne Studios “Pistol Boots” (they run a size small, I usually wear shoes in size 38).

If you want to buy more from my wardrobe, check out my account here.

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And then May continued to bless us with nothing but sunshine and hot weather which makes Hamburg feel almost like the Mediterranean. It’s incredible! And now June, my favourite month of the year (my birthday month!) is just around the corner and I’m hoping for this run of luck to continue.

Here are some things that made May even better:

SUMMER JEWELS

I am totally in love with Wald Berlin’s new jewellery collection – especially the Kauri shell pieces (but I’m dreaming of getting the “Drop it like it’s hot” necklace, too!). The colourful bead bracelet is by Anni Lu, which is always so amazing when it comes to summer jewellery! The bracelet on the right is a little souvenir I got on Bali.

BEACHWEAR

I am absolutely obsessed with Lucy William’s travel posts (Shoutout to Lucy, I have been following her for years!) and when I saw her wearing this little beach dress by SIR the label I ordered it right away. I also treated myself to a bikini by Hunza G, which looks so pretty underneath this dress. The hair bow scrunchie is by Townhouse Zurich.

SUMMER BAGS

Let’s continue the sartorial celebration of summer! Meet my beautiful new bag by Muun! I actually saw it in a concept store in Zurich but didn’t buy it – and then I was luckily able to order it directly from the brand, because I couldn’t get it out of my head.

The other basket bags in the photo are from Mallorca and Bali. The net bag is by Mango (I currently cannot find it online but maybe it’s still avaible in the stores).

QUARTZ CRYSTALS

My quartz addiction continues. I bought myself a little rainbow quartz on Bali and I found the double terminated quartz (what a name) online (yes, I’m the person who searches for crystals on eBay). Both of them make me so happy for reasons I don’t understand.

“MAGNETIC YOUTH MASK”

When I returned from my Bali holiday, my face was looking so good and my nails were stronger than I’ve ever seen them. But a few weeks back in the daily grind and my face is back to irritations, impurities and tiredness … I am thinking about trying out a Microneedling treatment – do you have any experience with it?

What is definitely helping my face a lot is the “Magnetic Youth Mask” by Magicstripes, which I came across via Instagram. It actually leaves my skin visibly clearer, softer and overall improved. I’m hooked!

BERRY SEASON

One of the reasons why May and June will always be my favourite months and something that never changes: I always feel like a child on Christmas when berry season arrives! This year I even remembered to make a strawberry punch, and I’m making a point of eating berries every day. I also learned that strawberries go very well with green asparagus and that they make a Caprese salad even better. Give it a try!

Candle by Astier de Villatte
Illustration by Ralf Nietmann
Silk hair bow by Donni
Straw hat by Let’s Pause
Ceramic shell by Frances Costelloe
Sofa by Caravane
Ceramic hand by Neeltje Geurtsen

Diamond lightning pendant by Nives
Acne Studios “Velocite” jacket (this one will forever be on my materialistic wishlist)
Beanie by Acne Studios
“Wyatt” boots by Saint Laurent
SC Bag by Louis Vuitton (has been on my wishlist since 2009)
“Infinite Tusk Diamond Ring” by Gabriela Artigas

RUG AND CUSHIONS BY ON THE RUGS

If you follow my blog you will know that I have been looking for a new rug for my living room forever. I was so unsure wether to get a Beni Ourain in black and white or something completely different and I wasn’t sure where to get it. Now I have found the perfect rug from On The Rugs! This rug label is Hamburg-based and run by the lovely Anna Wahdat. She has an amazing collection of Berber rugs, Kelims and vintage oriental rugs. Mine is a reworked, vintage oriental one in dark blue, black and white. You can see more of it (and the supercool cushions made from old rugs) on the photos below.

NAY PALAD CLUTCH & LALLA BABOUCHE SLIPPER

If I tell you about these products I also have to tell you about the very inspiring women behind them. Carolin Dekeyser is the founder of Nay Palad, a lifestyle brands which creates jewellery, accessories and fashion together with local artisans in the Philippines and Istanbul. On the Philippines she thereby offers jobs and livelihood to women who otherwise would be homeless and unemployed. I have met Carolin and was so enthused by her positive energy. The bag you can see on the above photo is her “Luni clutch” in amethyst – isn’t it beautiful?

Another very creative lady I need to introduce to you is Sarra Turan, who’s an artist with a Turkish-Maroccan background and founder of Lalla Babouche. In her web shop she sells very sweet Babouche slipper from Morocco as well as her own collection of raffia bags. I’m her fan!

STUDIO HAMMEL WALLHANGING

… and talking of creative women: Maybe you’ve heard of Andrea and her label Studio Hammel? Her handmade wallhangings and plant hangers have become very popular among interior design fans. I recently treated myself to a wallhanging with a very beautiful quartz and it makes me so happy whenever I look at it.

MARBLE BEDSIDE TABLES

Okay, like I’ve said, I have been kind of obsessed with changing little things in my home during the last couple of weeks. One night I suddenly felt an urge to get new bedside tables (I had been using old wooden boxes as bedside tables before), and I eventually decided to get little marble ones from a French web shop.
The candle is “Baies” by Diptyque (I love this scent!), the hand cream is by Grown Alchemist, and the vase is by Lyngby.

VETRO LAMP BY MADE.COM

Last but not least I added a new lamp to our living room. It’s the “Vetro lamp” by Made.com, which I had been dreaming of for a while. I think that it looks super cool and almost like a sculpture. It’s also a lamp that actually lights up a room (there are five light bulbs, after all) while still creating a very cosy atmosphere.

PARTY SHOES

While I stroll around in boots, loafers or sneakers most of the time, I actually love an elegant pair of high heels in the evening and I’m always happy for an opportunity to dress up. One of my favourite online destination for party shoes is ASOS – which is where the above golden strap sandals are from. I’ll be wearing them at a wedding soon and I’ll definitely post a photo of my whole outfit then, so you get to see them “in action”. I think I’ll bring the silver sandals as a backup, in case the golden ones feel too high-heeled later during the night.

]]> https://rosycheeks-blog.com/2017/09/favourite-things-in-september.html/feed 1 https://rosycheeks-blog.com/2017/06/sale-favourites.html https://rosycheeks-blog.com/2017/06/sale-favourites.html#comments Sat, 17 Jun 2017 15:14:52 +0000 http://rosycheeks-blog.com/?p=6396 Read More]]> It’s not even summer here and the summer sales have already started – perfect occasion to shop those holiday and summer pieces you’re still missing in your wardrobe. To make things easier for you, I’ve browsed the web shops for some great bargains:

Sunglasses by Stella McCartney
Bikini top by Tory Burch
Cropped Jeans by Levi’s
Sandals by Ancient Greek Sandals
Summer dress by Veronica Beard
Espadrilles by Tabitha Simmons
Bag by Balenciaga

Cotton dress by Mara Hoffman (I also love this dress by Faithfull)
Bikini by Solid & Striped 
Friendship bracelet by Monica Vinader
Evil eye bracelet by Missoma
Perfume “Soleil Blanc” by Tom Ford
Leather sandals by Ancient Greek Sandals
Sunglasses by Illesteva
Basket bag by Prada